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The colossal, locomotive Howl's Moving Castle, characterized by its clanking gears and billowing smoke, is the domain of the legendary wizard Howl, renowned for his potent magic and status as a ladies' man. In a tranquil town where such legends are whispered, Sophie Hatter, the modest daughter of a hatmaker, dedicates herself to her family's trade without any desire for a life beyond it. Sophie's routine existence is upended when she faces a perilous predicament and is saved by the mysterious Howl. This interaction angers the spiteful Witch of the Waste, who, driven by jealousy stemming from a previous conflict with Howl, casts a curse upon Sophie, aging her into an elderly woman. To shatter the curse and restore her youth, Sophie sets off on a hazardous quest alongside Howl and his eccentric allies, including a powerful fire demon and a jumping scarecrow, all within the living castle. Their journey takes place against the backdrop of a raging war that threatens to tear their world apart.

In the tranquil village of Pasloe, Holo, a powerful wolf deity, was once honored for bestowing blessings upon the yearly harvest. However, as the locals became more self-sufficient, Holo's influence dwindled until she was remembered only as a legend. When the traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence visits the village, Holo suggests a deal: she will aid him in return for his assistance in returning her to her homeland, Yoitsu. Acknowledging Holo's unique ability to perceive the true intentions of others, Lawrence accepts the proposal. Combining his shrewd business acumen with Holo's captivating companionship, Lawrence draws nearer to his ambition of establishing his own shop. Nevertheless, as they traverse the countryside in search of lucrative ventures, Lawrence finds his original objectives evolving in unforeseen directions.

Merchant Kraft Lawrence continues his northern journey alongside the wolf deity Holo in search of her lost home, Yoitsu. Along the way, they accumulate modest earnings while uncovering more details about Holo's history. However, the road to Yoitsu is fraught with difficulties. Lawrence meets another merchant who displays a keen interest in Holo, causing him to doubt whether she will remain by his side. Amidst hazardous business dealings, Lawrence clings to his dream of eventually owning a shop of his own. Confronted by these trials, he is forced to reevaluate his bond with Holo, embrace new trading prospects, and determine if it is time for the goddess and himself to part ways.

In the quiet town of Tomoeda, ten-year-old Sakura Kinomoto lives an ordinary life as a fourth grader until she discovers a mysterious deck called "The Clow." While examining this new treasure, she accidentally releases a powerful gust of wind that scatters the cards across the city. This incident awakens Keroberos, known simply as "Kero," the Beast of the Seal. He informs Sakura that she has freed the Clow Cards, magical beings created by the sorcerer Clow Reed. Each card possesses immense power and acts on its own, making them a serious threat once unbound. Consequently, Sakura must step up to neutralize this danger. Designated as the "Cardcaptor" and given the Sealed Key, Kero charges her with finding and capturing every wayward Clow Card. Assisted by her best friend Tomoyo Daidouji and guided by Kero's instruction, Sakura must balance her daily life as a student with her duties as the magical guardian, Cardcaptor Sakura.

In the quiet town of Bellforest, 14-year-old Renton Thurston longs to escape his ordinary life and join the mercenary group Gekkostate. Torn between his grandfather's push for him to become a mechanic and the shadow of his deceased father, Renton finds his only thrill in riding Trapar wave particles, a local form of air surfing. Everything changes when a strange object crashes into his home—an advanced mecha called the Nirvash typeZERO, built to ride the Trapar waves. Its pilot is Eureka, a young Gekkostate member who asks for Renton's help maintaining the machine. This chance encounter launches Renton into a new adventure as he becomes the Nirvash's co-pilot alongside Eureka.

In the wake of the Great Hall Tragedy, the continent of Atlatan descends into disorder after the collapse of peace between the Fantasia Union and the Factory Alliance. A surge of "Chaos," a malevolent dimensional force that spawns monsters and demons, disrupts the intended marriage of Sir Alexis Douse and Lady Marrine Kreische, resulting in the rise of the Demon Lord of Diabolos and the deaths of both archdukes, thereby extinguishing any prospect of harmony. Siluca Meletes, a mage from the Factory Alliance, journeys across the ravaged land seeking instruction from a renowned magician. Along the way, she is rescued from Federation troops by Theo Cornaro, a young warrior armed with a mysterious "Crest" that can repel Chaos. Theo, unaffiliated with any territory, aspires to become a Lord to liberate his home, Sistina, from both a tyrannical ruler and the encroaching corruption. Inspired by Theo's noble ambitions, Siluca forms a magical pact with him, and together they set out to restore balance to their fractured world.

After a curse transformed former World War I pilot Marco Pagot into a pig, he took on the alias Porco Rosso, a well-known bounty hunter who chases sky pirates over the Adriatic Sea. Living on a secluded island, Porco ventures out mainly to collect bounties or visit Gina, a captivating singer who runs the Hotel Adriano. On a trip to fix his faulty engine, Porco is ambushed by the ambitious young American pilot, Donald Curtis. Eager for recognition, Donald boasts that he will end the flying pig's career. To avoid disappointing Gina, Porco flees to the prestigious Piccolo S.P.A., an aircraft manufacturer, where he secures a substantial loan to refurbish and upgrade his fighter plane. Surprisingly, he finds that the company's lead engineer is Fio Piccolo, a 17-year-old aspiring aviation genius. With Fio's modifications, Porco is ready to confront Donald and restore his reputation.

Traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence arrives in the village of Pasloe with a load of fur pelts. Local legend speaks of an ancient agreement between a villager and the wolf deity Holo, which once ensured plentiful wheat harvests for Pasloe, though these stories have largely faded from memory over time. After finishing his business in Pasloe, Lawrence sets off toward his next destination. To his surprise, he discovers a nude young woman with animal ears sleeping among his furs. She reveals herself to be Holo, the legendary wolf deity from the old tales. Holo wishes to return to her northern homeland and convinces Lawrence, after some initial hesitation, to take her along on his travels. She offers to help their partnership by using her sharp intellect and accumulated wisdom to assist Lawrence with his trading ventures. Together, they navigate various business opportunities and face numerous challenges that test both their abilities and their deepening bond.

In the arid kingdom of Clow, Princess Sakura and her archaeologist companion Syaoran share quiet moments together, though the king looks unfavorably on their growing closeness. Their peaceful existence is abruptly disrupted when Sakura appears before Syaoran with wings sprouting from her back. The wings break apart into feathers as she collapses, prompting Syaoran to act. To save Sakura, Syaoran learns he must gather her scattered feathers, which have dispersed across many different dimensions. With assistance from Yuuko Ichihara, the Dimensional Witch, and Mokona Modoki, a creature capable of traveling between worlds, Syaoran sets out on this daunting quest. They are soon joined by Fai D. Flourite, a cheerful mage fleeing persecution in his homeland, and Kurogane, a warrior sent to sharpen his combat skills and character. Together, this unconventional group ventures forth to recover Sakura's feathers, confronting what appears to be an impossible challenge.

At the dawn of a new millennium, Ginei Studio—once a proud pillar of the film world—now stands decrepit and awaits demolition. Former employee and filmmaker Genya Tachibana decides to honor this moment by creating a documentary on Chiyoko Fujiwara, the legendary but reclusive star of Shouwa-era cinema. After securing a permit to interview the retired actress, the devoted Genya recruits his skeptical cameraman Kyouji Ida to travel to her secluded mountain home. There, hidden away, lies a lifetime containing a thousand years of history, waiting to be revealed. Chiyoko's memories lead them on a magical journey through the annals of Japanese cinema, where reality and fiction blend together; her personal experiences merge with her on-screen roles, and the people she knew blur into the characters she portrayed, weaving together past and present. Though she left the spotlight at the peak of her fame some thirty years ago, the final chapter of her life's dramatic story remains unwritten.

In the land of Highland, fairies and humans once lived together in peace, but after being betrayed, fairies were forced into servitude. Humans learned that taking a fairy's lost wing gives them complete control over that fairy. Despite this cruel reality, 15-year-old Ann Halford dreams of a world where fairies and humans are treated equally. Wanting to become a confectioner like her late mother, Ann aims to earn the prestigious title of Silver Sugar Master. To achieve this, she must travel to Lewiston, the capital, and compete in the Royal Candy Fair, where she hopes to win a royal medal for her silver sugar creation. For protection on her dangerous journey, Ann hires a fierce fairy warrior named Shall Fen Shall. After freeing him from a cruel fairy trader, she promises to return his wing when they reach the capital, a vow that confuses Shall. As they travel together, their connection deepens, and they come to understand each other's true hopes and goals.

Syaoran, Sakura, Kurogane, Fai, and Mokona continue their travels across various worlds in search of Sakura's missing feathers. As they venture deeper into increasingly perilous realms, their quest grows more complex and fraught with danger. The story picks up right where the first season left off, drawing directly from CLAMP's original manga.

Like the R Season, SailorStars is split into two arcs. The first arc resolves several lingering issues from the SuperS season and marks the return of the Outer Senshi: Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna, and Hotaru, who has been reborn as a child. The second arc follows the main plot from the manga. Usagi bids farewell to Mamoru as he departs for America to study abroad. In his absence, the Three Lights—an idol trio made up of three boys named Seiya, Taiki, and Yaten—arrive. The new antagonist is Galaxia, a woman who seeks to dominate the entire galaxy by collecting the Star Seeds of humans. Three new Senshi, the Sailor Starlights, appear and intend to stop Galaxia without relying on Sailormoon's help.

In the futuristic city of Metropolis, where humans treat robotic citizens with cruelty and oppression, private investigator Shunsaku Ban and his nephew Kenichi travel there to look into Dr. Laughton, a scientist accused of trafficking human organs. Dr. Laughton is thought to be hiding somewhere within the city. Unknown to most people, Dr. Laughton has constructed an advanced female android named Tima for Duke Red, the most powerful man in the city. When a sudden fire breaks out at Dr. Laughton's laboratory, Shunsaku and Kenichi get separated while trying to find survivors. Kenichi comes across the disoriented Tima and tries to protect her from Rock, Duke Red's ruthless adopted son, who is pursuing the android. Believing Tima to be human, Kenichi grows close to her. Meanwhile, Shunsaku searches for Kenichi and uncovers dangerous schemes unfolding in the city's underground, including the essential role Tima plays in Duke Red's bid for control.

After departing from the Record Country, where the memory book was kept safe, Syaoran and his companions arrive in Tokyo Country. In this place, a fierce struggle for natural resources and survival is underway between opposing groups, turning the land into a battlefield soaked in blood. As they become involved in this conflict, they confront personal trials and uncover shocking truths that fundamentally alter the course of their journey. A devastating act of betrayal and a dangerous encounter leave them permanently changed, ensuring they can never return to who they once were.

Following the realization of her long-held dreams, Ann Halford faces fresh challenges. Bridget Paige, daughter of the Paige Workshop's owner, clings to Shall Fen Shall, Ann’s former fairy companion. Eager to liberate Shall from Bridget’s possessive hold, Ann decides to join the Paige Workshop, also hoping to reunite with her dear friend. As the new head of the workshop, Ann is charged with reviving its former glory. She quickly learns that the Paige Workshop values tradition and individuality, and recognizes that she must familiarize herself with her team and radically transform the workshop to succeed. Motivated by her strong desire to free Shall and her responsibilities as a sugar artisan, Ann dedicates herself entirely to her new position.

In a world devastated three centuries ago by a failed genetic experiment that turned Earth's forests into hostile beings, humanity struggles to survive. Set in Neutral City, a fragile refuge surrounded by the advancing woods, Agito lives with his father. One day while collecting water, Agito discovers an ancient artifact: a sleeping girl named Toola Cm Sacl, preserved within a mysterious device. After awakening her, Agito brings Toola back to the village, unaware that she possesses the ability to heal the planet. However, Shunack, a soldier from the previous era driven by a grudge against the sentient forests, lures Toola away. Determined to rescue Toola and mend the divide between humans and nature, Agito harnesses the forest's power to pursue them.

Ceres was a tennyo—a celestial maiden—who descended from the heavens to bathe in a stream. She placed her hagoromo, or feathered robe, on a nearby tree; that robe was her means of returning to the sky. However, a man stole it and forced her to become his wife, giving rise to a family line mingling human and tennyo blood. In the present day, Aya Mikage is a descendant of Ceres and carries a significant amount of tennyo blood. On her sixteenth birthday, she and her twin brother Aki are given a party. But during this "party," Aya's grandfather intends to kill her: unlike others in the family, she possesses tennyo powers and can actually transform into Ceres herself—and destroy the Mikage family. Yet Aya is able to revert, so this transformation occurs frequently. With her protector Yuuhi at her side, Aya must control Ceres and prevent her from reemerging. However, her relationship with a former employee of her wicked grandfather may prove to be a distraction.

After the battle in Celes, Fai escapes with Kurogane's assistance, continuing to support Syaoran and Sakura. Upon arriving in Nihon, Kurogane reunites with Tomoyo. Seishirou then emerges, prompting a clash with Syaoran over a feather. After obtaining the feather, Syaoran enters the Dream World, where he meets Sakura, Watanuki, and the Clone again.

A sudden, unnatural snowstorm blankets Tokyo, prompting the Sailor Senshi to investigate and discover the Snow Queen Kaguya's sinister plan to freeze the entire world. The combined forces of the Inner and Outer Sailor Senshi unite to stop her. Meanwhile, Luna finds herself developing romantic feelings for a human astronomer named Kakeru, whose girlfriend is scheduled to leave on a space shuttle mission. As Kakeru's health deteriorates, Luna considers wishing to become human in order to help him more effectively.

Two thousand years after a catastrophic war rendered Earth largely uninhabitable, the Correct Century sees a remnant population living on the Moon while the planet slowly heals. The Moonrace periodically checks whether Earth is fit for resettlement. Loran Cehack, a young man, is sent to Earth with two companions on a reconnaissance mission. After a year working for the Heim Family—part of a society reminiscent of the Victorian era—Loran witnesses the family's coming-of-age ceremony involving a large stone statue called the White Doll. The Moonrace then invades Earth, shattering the White Doll and revealing the Turn A Gundam. Loran pilots the mobile suit, creating a stalemate between Earth and Moon forces. Alongside allies from both sides, he strives to maintain peace and prevent another global catastrophe.

On their ongoing quest to collect the feathers that hold the scattered memories of Sakura, Syaoran, Kurogane, Fai, and Sakura travel across dimensions with Mokona. Their journey brings them to the "Land of the Birdcage," a tranquil nation where humans coexist with birds, each person bonded with a feathered companion. When a boy named Koruri mistakes Syaoran and Sakura for "bodyguards" and attacks them, they discover that the king of this land wields a mysterious ability. Princess Tomoyo, Koruri, and other oppressed residents, who have had their birds forcibly taken away, are hiding in the forest. Determined to reclaim Sakura's feather, Syaoran and his companions rise up to confront the king's sinister schemes.

In a mythical realm, spirits work to maintain balance in the human world. Chun, a young spirit, undergoes her coming-of-age ritual by traveling to the human world, where she saves a boy from drowning during a storm. Overwhelmed with guilt after the boy dies, she makes an agreement with the Soul Keeper to revive him, giving up part of her own life in exchange. This action disrupts the natural order and leads to severe repercussions. "Big Fish & Begonia" explores themes of sacrifice and redemption as Chun faces the limits of her abilities, grappling with mortality, love, and complex feelings. She must choose between risking everything to save the human boy or fulfilling her duty to preserve the world's harmony.

Kemono, meaning "beast," is a style of Japanese art and character design that prominently features anthropomorphic animal characters. This style is widely applied in visual arts, especially drawing and painting, and can be found in many manga, anime, and video games. Anthropomorphic animal characters within the kemono style are often called juujin, meaning "therianthrope." The kanji for juujin can also be read as kemonobito, "beast-human." While individual designs vary from artist to artist, they generally incorporate animal traits considered cute and endearing. Most kemono characters retain a fundamentally human personality, however, rarely behaving like the actual animals from which they have been anthropomorphized, and as such they are typically depicted living as humans do. Juujin leans more toward the human-looking side when compared to anthropomorphism, which leans more toward the animal-looking side. Use the tag image for reference when tagging characters: * This is a juujin. * This falls between juujin and anthropomorphism, to be decided on a case-by-case basis, but most likely leans toward the human-looking juujin side in most cases. * This is anthropomorphism; tag both anthropomorphism and the respective animal type. * This is anthropomorphism; tag both anthropomorphism and the respective animal type. * This is just a regular animal; do not tag juujin or anthropomorphism—only tag the actual animal type.